How To Fix /SAPPCE/PNV206 - Indicator 'Integrated Planning' not active for WBS element &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPPCE/PNV -

• Message number: 206

• Message text: Indicator 'Integrated Planning' not active for WBS element &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPPCE/PNV206 - Indicator 'Integrated Planning' not active for WBS element &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPPCE/PNV206 Indicator 'Integrated Planning' not active for WBS element &1 typically occurs when you are trying to perform integrated planning activities on a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) element that has not been configured to allow integrated planning.
  Cause:
  The error indicates that the WBS element you are trying to use for planning does not have the "Integrated Planning" indicator activated. This can happen for several reasons:
  
  The WBS element was created without the integrated planning feature enabled.
  The project or WBS element settings have not been properly configured to allow integrated planning.
  The project type associated with the WBS element may not support integrated planning.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check WBS Element Settings:
  
  Go to the WBS element in question using transaction code CJ20N (Project Builder) or CJ02 (Change WBS Element).
  Check the properties of the WBS element to see if the "Integrated Planning" indicator is set. If it is not, you will need to activate it.
  
  
  
  Activate Integrated Planning:
  
  If the WBS element does not have the integrated planning indicator activated, you can enable it by editing the WBS element and setting the appropriate indicator.
  Ensure that the project type associated with the WBS element supports integrated planning.
  
  
  
  Check Project Type Configuration:
  
  If you are unsure whether the project type supports integrated planning, you can check the configuration settings in the Project System (PS) module.
  Use transaction code SPRO to access the configuration settings and navigate to:
  Project System -> Structures -> Work Breakdown Structure -> Define Project Types
  
  Review the settings for the project type and ensure that integrated planning is enabled.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are still facing issues, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or Project System consultant for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CJ20N - Project Builder
  CJ02 - Change WBS Element
  SPRO - Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to integrated planning and WBS elements.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to change the WBS element settings.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and enable integrated planning for the specified WBS element.